The Hill Articles: October 6, 2021

Sanders declined to sign statement condemning protests against Sinema: report Greater racial integration in U.S. would spur economic growth: Moody’s Biden, Xi to hold virtual summit by end of this year Graham opposes short-term debt hike Husband wanted in Instagram Influencer’s killing found dead in Florida Facebook whistleblower to meet with Jan. 6 committee: report Federal judge blocks Texas abortion law Schumer-McConnell debt hike talks spill into Thursday 44 percent of Republicans want Trump to run again in 2024: survey Treasury weighing asking IMF chief to resign over ethics scandal: report ‘Bulk marijuana’ was found before deadly Tucson Amtrak shooting Overnight Defense & National Security — Pentagon chiefs to Congress: Don’t default Body cam footage shows Minneapolis police celebrating hitting protesters with rubber bullets On The Money — Presented by NRHC — Senate nears debt ceiling ceasefire Man found in same forest as Gabby Petito died of suicide: coroner Minnesota Supreme Court denies Chauvin request for public defender in George Floyd murder appeal Texas school district pulls books of children’s author over ‘critical race theory’ Poll: Majority says private employers should not penalize workers for conduct outside work It’s time to lower the cost of prescription drugs — my plan for nonprofit manufacturers would be a step forward Turkey becomes last G-20 country to ratify Paris climate agreement Federal lawsuit seeks to consolidate challenges regarding Texas abortion ban Navy identifies sailor who died of COVID-19 on Sunday Hillicon Valley — Presented by American Edge Project — TSA to issue cybersecurity directives to secure rail, aviation sectors Senate poised to stave off debt crisis Illinois governor fires back at billionaire over criticism of Chicago violence Overnight Health Care — Presented by EMAA — Administration to up at-home COVID-19 testing White House is spending $1B on fast, at-home COVID-19 tests Israeli foreign minister to meet with US officials on Iran Grassley commends Korean American judicial nominee for ‘hard work ethic’ of ‘you and your people’ Overnight Energy & Environment: White House to restore parts of Trump-lifted environmental protections law House Democrat calls for taking away debt limit authority from Congress NFL players union requests information on federal raid on team trainer DHS misses self-imposed investigation deadline on dispersal of Haitian migrants Venezuelan, Australian women’s soccer stars allege sexual abuse Lawmakers advocate for establishment of standalone House and Senate cyber panels We need a comptroller who can draw a line between banking and the rest of the financial industry 3 million euros worth of Nazi memorabilia found in alleged pedophile’s home, Brazil police say Senate Judiciary squares off over John Lewis voting rights bill Trump accuses McConnell of ‘folding’ on debt ceiling Britney Spears blasts her family in emotional posts White House cool to McConnell debt ceiling offer: ‘We don’t need to kick the can’ The budget wreck is Congress’ fault — and yours Ex-Trump aide sues Grisham over abuse allegations Equilibrium/Sustainability — Presented by The American Petroleum Institute — NASA to unleash ‘planetary defense’ tech against asteroid Walmart commits to 15 percent reduction in plastic by 2025 Schwarzenegger: Jan. 6 shows what happens ‘when people are being lied to about the elections’ McAuliffe releases ad hitting Youngkin over his latest call for audit of voting machines Democrats say they will accept McConnell debt ceiling offer Why Latinos need Supreme Court reform Bill requiring companies report cyber incidents moves forward in the Senate Fighter pilot ejects before Super Hornet crashes in Death Valley Sanders to Manchin, Sinema: ‘Tell us what you want’ in spending fight Vietnam reopening tourist destinations to vaccinated travelers in December CBO ‘unclear’ when it will have cost estimate of House reconciliation bill America’s politics may not be as hopeless as we think Pharrell blames ‘toxic energy’ for cancellation of popular music festival Department of Education: Florida missed deadline for $2.3B in federal aid HHS ignored allegations of sexual abuse of Native American boys, investigation finds: report Democrats delay debt ceiling vote to huddle on McConnell offer LA to require proof of vaccination at indoor venues Poll: Voters say coronavirus is the most important issue facing the country South Carolina beach town limits ‘vulgar’ music Forced migration will only get worse — the US needs a long-term strategy Lawyer says Capitol riot suspect is being ‘shunned’ in home town NATO expels 8 ‘undeclared’ intel officers from Russian delegation Dubai ruler used Pegasus spyware to hack ex-wife Princess Haya: report SNL sees ratings tank for season premiere What America’s Thinking: October 06, 2021 UK secretary slammed for not knowing what the word misogyny means Burger King testing Impossible nuggets Environmental security of Afghanistan is pathway to regional peacebuilding Court rules federal detention centers exempt from California ban on for-profit prisons Two kids, father hit by car on ‘Walk to School Day’ in DC Gottlieb: ‘Pandemic phase’ will end with approval of antiviral pills, vaccines for children NASA reassigns two astronauts to SpaceX mission NAACP president blasts AT&T after report linking company to One America News First-ever malaria vaccine endorsed by WHO, could save tens of thousands of lives each year Idaho Lt Gov bans vaccine passports in governor’s absence LA approves customer vaccine mandate at restaurants, bars, gyms Texas man sentenced to prison over social media COVID-19 hoax New HUD rule aimed at preventing evictions from public housing AUKUS: A game-changing move by President Biden to strengthen the US and our allies Alaska held COVID-19 at bay but sudden delta spike is devastating Twitch hack allegedly includes source code and earnings for streamers Army identifies Fort Bragg soldier killed in Humvee accident DC bulldozes tent at encampment with homeless person still inside Cold case team says it has identified the Zodiac Killer Should the US consider Iran’s ‘deniable’ attacks a significant threat? Facebook slows new product rollout in wake of whistleblower blowback: report End Citizens United, Let America Vote endorse Mandela Barnes, Cheri Beasley ahead of 2022 Watch live: Senate panel holds hearing on John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Pelosi’s office denies claims on Trump meeting from Grisham’s book Moderna founders crack Forbes list for wealthiest people in US In the wake of Burma’s coup, new US legislation offers a roadmap for action Biden blasts Republicans for ‘disgraceful’ debt ceiling blockade Watch live: White House holds press briefing McConnell offers Democrats deal to solve debt impasse WHO endorses first vaccine for malaria Prosecutor: Chicago mayor’s criticism of shooting case’s handling ‘inappropriate’ TSA to issue regulations to secure rail, aviation groups against cyber threats GM, GE partnering on rare earth materials vital to EVs Greenpeace calling for end to carbon offsets amid ‘climate emergency’ 90 percent of OAN revenue in 2020 came from AT&T contract: report Alaska tribal groups race to spend COVID-19 relief money Former Sheriff Arpaio launches bid for mayor in Arizona town Seattle City Council votes to decriminalize psychedelics Volvo recalls more than 460K cars due to air bag defect Two scientists honored with Nobel Prize for tool for building molecules Watch live: White House COVID-19 response team holds briefing Changing the Odds: The Hill’s Cancer Summit Street honoring Confederate president renamed in Alabama capital Man behind COVID-19 licking hoax sentenced to federal prison St. Paul considering $10 minimum price for cigarette packs Unvaccinated Canadian government workers to be placed on unpaid leave Active shooter reported at Texas high school, four injured The Supreme Court isn’t political — and reversing Roe v. Wade wouldn’t make it so Suspect killed, ATF agent wounded in Nashville shootout The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Dems prepare for failed debt ceiling vote UN agency to pay salaries of Afghan health care workers Worldwide search for ‘genius dogs’ finds six canine Einsteins New police robots are fueling fears of Big Brother future Justin Bieber gets into cannabis business with ‘peaches’ pre-rolled joints Pentagon chiefs say debt default could risk national security DOJ to go after government contractors that fail to report breaches YouTube removes R. Kelly channels after conviction Home Depot working with Walmart on deliveries US on track to miss debt payments as soon as Oct. 19: analysis At least four injured in shooting at Texas high school; suspect in custody California DJ files first federal lawsuit in Southern California oil spill Hurricanes and coastal energy development are a dangerous combination ‘Melania Trump made the Easter bunny strip’ when she didn’t like his outfit, book says Justices weigh request for information on CIA’s post-9/11 torture program De Blasio privately says he plans to run for New York governor: report One-third of Seattle police have not submitted vaccination proof ahead of deadline Google Flights adding environmental impact of users’ travel Manchin signals he won’t support filibuster carveout for debt hike Google investing $1B in Africa Kaiser Permanente puts 2,000 workers on unpaid leave over vaccine mandate The long con targeting student survivors of sexual assault Idaho governor says he’ll rescind lieutenant governor’s actions made in his absence Sen Lindsey Graham booed, shouted down for telling crowd to consider getting vaccinated Officials report multiple Brian Laundrie sightings in North Carolina Trump praises Pence for criticism of Jan. 6 coverage Sweden, Denmark hit pause on Moderna vaccine for younger groups Taiwan defense chief: Tensions with China worst in 40 years Tina Turner’s sale of music catalogue is biggest solo artist deal in entertainment giant’s history Markey endorses Michelle Wu in race for Boston mayor Why investing in diversity and raising the grade on school spending is urgent New Google Maps feature could save 1 million tons of carbon emissions a year Virginia governor’s race in dead heat: poll UN agency warns of looming global water crisis Companies add 568,000 jobs in September: ADP House Jan. 6 panel can’t find Trump aide to serve him subpoena Missouri carries out controversial execution for triple murder Legislative limbo — how low can they go? Merck selling COVID-19 antiviral pill to Singapore NASA to target asteroid in ‘planetary defense’ test Mark Zuckerberg fires back at Facebook whistleblower California ends mandatory minimum sentences for nonviolent drug offenses Chicago health commissioner on holiday gatherings: ‘Go ahead and make some tentative plans’ Watch live: Biden meets with business leaders, CEOs on debt ceiling Oil spill: California has flirted with this kind of large-scale disaster for decades Quarantine time shortened for Chicago students possibly exposed to COVID-19 Rising: October 6, 2021 Zimbabwe reopening bars for vaccinated patrons only Gun dealers selling American weapons seized by Taliban from Afghan soldiers: report Marine officer who criticized Afghanistan evacuation released from brig White House moves to quadruple rapid testing supply by December High prices, winter shortages delay arrival of post-fossil-fuel world Teachers warned about TikTok slapping challenge Tim Ryan’s campaign raises $2.5 million in third quarter Biden to meet with business leaders amid debt ceiling pressure campaign on GOP Lawmakers tout improved access to health care via telemedicine Senate Democrats introduce legislation to strengthen Voting Rights Act Does Virginia race hold much deeper problems for Democrats? Biden administration overhauls student loan forgiveness program Teenage surfer hailed after rescuing three men from drowning GOP holds advantages on security, prosperity in new Gallup poll Pope expresses ‘sadness and pain’ for victims of clergy abuse in France On climate change, it’s time to lead  GOP governors traveling to border to unveil new security initiative CBS bans Katie Couric from talking about controversial new book Hospital system requiring vaccinations for transplant recipients in ‘almost all situations’ Is the government up to the task of regulating Facebook? NAACP calls for meeting with Zuckerberg after hate speech revelations on Facebook 1 in 3 want expanded child tax credits to be made permanent: poll Haley says stopping ‘national self-loathing’ is ‘most important mission of our time’ Treasury says Arizona can’t use federal COVID-19 aid for anti-mask education grants White House proposes reversing parts of Trump rewrite of bedrock environmental law implementation ESG investing may be in vogue, but beware — there’s plenty not to like about it The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Dems mull nuking filibuster to lift debt cap, but may not have votes Democrats look to make debt ceiling a winning issue White House badly needs win in Virginia Manchin’s ‘red line’ on abortion splits Democrats Lobbying world Supply crunch hits would-be homebuyers, makes renting cheaper Senate Republicans’ campaign arm raises over $25 million in third quarter